Patient's question:
The child is 4 years old, a girl, and has become very well-behaved. However, the child has become very irritable, likes to be moody, and doesn't like watching cartoons anymore. They constantly run around and seem to have endless energy. After taking the child for a check-up, they were diagnosed with ADHD. What should be done about the child's ADHD?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to answer for you: ADHD is a common mental illness in children. These children's intelligence is usually normal, but they exhibit characteristics such as distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and poor self-control. These characteristics are inconsistent with their actual age, thereby affecting their learning. Although some children are indeed very active, resembling the symptoms of ADHD, they are not diagnosed with ADHD. Why is that? What are the conditions that lead to a child being diagnosed with ADHD? First, the age characteristics of the child are young, lively, and active, which is their nature and is normal. This is one of the most obvious external differences between children and adults. Conversely, what is truly concerning is when a young child remains calm and inactive like an adult.